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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 224.40 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 224.40 and 122.64 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 224.40 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/224.40 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 224.40 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 27,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520.42/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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